Pork Rub Recipe
This homemade pork dry rub creates the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that compliment pork perfectly with just the right amount of heat. Mix it up in 5 minutes and keep it on hand for ribs, pork chops, tenderloin, or pulled pork.
Servings: 19 (makes little over 1 cup)
Calories: 33kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar not packed
- 2 Tbsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp ground mustard
- 2 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp coarse kosher or sea salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the seasoning in a clean and dry glass jar with a lid, close the lid and shake well.
- Make sure to check the corners to see that no seasonings clumped there. You can use a fork if you need to scrape and mix the seasoning further.
- Close the lid tight and use or store!
Notes
- Storing: store dry rub seasoning in a glass jar with a lid, in a cool and dry plate, away from heat and light.
- Adjust spice: cayenne pepper is quite spicy, start with less and you can always add a little more if you want more heat.
- How much does it make? This recipe makes a little over 1 cup of rub, enough for approximately two racks of ribs, 4 pork tenderloins, or a 3-5 pound pork roast.
- High heat warning: If grilling or searing over high direct heat, watch for burning since the sugar and seasoning can caramelize quickly.
- Adjust amount: The recipe easily doubles or triples if you want to make a larger batch, or half it for less.
Nutrition
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg